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Heringen, Germany
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Heringen is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 2,411. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Heringen
Heringen is a town in the district of Nordhausen, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the small river Helme, 8 km southeast of Nordhausen.
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| Population | 2,411 |
| Population Density | 427 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4471°, 10.8761° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.2 inches (59 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,541 |
About Heringen
Heringen is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 2,411. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Heringen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,541 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 94 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $73,400 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $367 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.8% |
| Housing Units | 964 |
Property Tax
Climate in Heringen
Heringen has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 575 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4471°N, 10.8761°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Heringen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Heringen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regelschule Geschwister Scholl | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Heringen
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landeswelle Thüringen | german pop, news | AAC | |
| Antenne Thüringen | pop, public | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| bigFM Niedersachsen | - | MP3 | |
| LandesWelle Deutsch | german pop, pop | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| Deep House Sounds | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle | - | AAC | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle | - | AAC | |
| radio TOP 40 - Charts | hits, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle | - | AAC | |
| ESC Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio60! | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen | apolda, arnstadt | AAC 102 kbps |
Museums in Heringen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Münze | ||||
| Alte Schule | ||||
| Altes Bürgerhaus | ||||
| Bahnhofsmuseum Benneckenstein | ||||
| Bonhoeffer-Haus | ||||
| Dokumentationsstätte "Landhaus Weichelt" | ||||
| Echter Nordhäuser Traditionsbrennerei | ||||
| Erlebnisbergwerk Sondershausen | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Flohburg - Das Nordhausen Museum | ||||
| Freie Ritterschaft zu Stolberg | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum im Waldhof | ||||
| Funkenburg Westgreußen | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Sorge | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Sorge | ||||
| Grube Glasebach | ||||
| Heimathaus Göllingen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Hohegeiß | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Zorge | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Mehrstedt | ||||
| Historischer Lokschuppen Hasselfelde | ||||
| Humboldtsches Schloss | ||||
| IFA-Museum Nordhausen am Harz e.V. | ||||
| IFA-Museum Nordhausen am Harz e.V. | ||||
| Informationszentrum | ||||
| Kunsthaus Meyenburg | ||||
| Kupferschiefer-Schaubergwerk „Lange Wand“ | ||||
| Kyffhäuser-Museum | ||||
| Mausefallen- und Kuriositätenmuseum | ||||
| Mikwe | ||||
| Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial | ||||
| Museum zum "Neuen Rüxleber Hof" | ||||
| Ostdeutsches Fahrzeugmuseum Mario Tänzer | ||||
| Panorama Museum | ||||
| Regionalmuseum | ||||
| Schlosskeller | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Seilermuseeum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Ellrich | ||||
| Steinrinne Bilzingsleben | ||||
| Tabakspeicher | ||||
| Turmwindmühle Immenrode |
Libraries in Heringen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Bibliothek Greußen | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schlossbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kurbibliothek „J. Friedrich Wilhelm Zachariä" | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek "Johann-Karl-Wezel" | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Nordhausen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Heringen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| grüner Wochenmarkt |
Cafes in Heringen
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Heringen
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Heringen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Heringen
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Heringen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbrauerei Lindenberger Bahnhofsbräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Heringen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Heringen
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Heringen
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aschersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cochstedt Airport | CSO | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dingelstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gerbstedt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschersleben Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Heringen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Michaelis |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Heringen?
Heringen has a population of 2,411 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
Is Heringen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,541, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $367 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Heringen?
Heringen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Heringen?
There are 94 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Heringen?
The median home value in Heringen is $73,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $367. The homeownership rate is 76.2%.